Buck Baker Racing School - RacingSchools.Com

Introduction:

Racingschools.com - Buck Baker Racing School Buck Baker, a member of SIX RACING HALL OF FAMES and voted one of the 50 greatest drivers in NASCAR history, created the Buck Baker Racing School in 1980. Buck Baker retired from driving with two NASCAR Winston Cup Championships and 46 Winston Cup Victories. He then recognized the need for a "Real Time" NASCAR type racing school that would allow the opportunity for professionals to hone their skills, racers looking to move up to Nextel Cup to test their talents, and for corporate groups and fans to experience an adventure of a lifetime. For over two decades,, they have presented year-round racing programs at some of NASCAR's most famous racetracks, hosting thousands of students and corporate guests annually.

Names like Jeff Gordon, Ward Burton, Joe Nemechek, Ricky Craven, David and Jeff Green, Tony Stewart, Danny Sullivan, Tim Steele, Lance Hooper, Bobby Hillin, Lynn St. James and Tammy Jo Kirk all have chosen to take a Buck Baker school program at some point.

The Buck Baker Racing School can teach you the skills needed to become a race car driver. Using NASCAR Nextel Cup style stockcars, you'll learn what it takes to be competitive in the demanding world of stockcar racing. If you have prior experience racing on road courses, short tracks or dirt tracks, the Buck Baker Racing School can fine tune your current skills, making the difficult transition to high-banked stock car racing a little easier. If you have no prior experience, Buck Baker Racing School can help you "start on the right track"

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Locations:

Atlanta Motor Speedway - Hampton, Georgia

Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol, Tennessee

Darlington Raceway - Darlington, South Carolina

North Carolina Motor Speedway - Rockingham, North Carolina

Lowes Motor Speedway - Charlotte, North Carolina

Operator Terms & Conditions:

Notes: The operator's various policies are spelled out below. Please make sure you read and understand them before you make your final purchase decision.

All program dates have been confirmed but are subject to change due to circumstances beyond the operator's control.

Qualifications:

All drivers must have a valid drivers license. If under 18, driver needs parental approval. Drivers & riders must fit into the seat with safety belts fastened properly.

Insurance:

Scheduling:

NO REFUNDS. Due to the limited class sizes and scheduling restraints, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations. Rain-out days or classes not held due to circumstances beyond the school's control are non-refundable and will be made up at the students convenience. No shows are subject to a 100% forfeiture of monies paid or gifts.

Program Prices, Descriptions & Enrollment:

This section has a compelete list of programs offered by this operator. Ask about the active military discount.

5 and 10

Price: $349.00

The program begins with a 40 minute classroom session, where all pertinent course information will be given to you. A passenger van ride around the track follows to show you the proper racing line along with breaking and acceleration points. After the van ride, it's time for another ride...but this time it's a 5 lap ride with an instructor driving the Nascar Nextel Cup car at speed on the track, with you in the passenger seat!! Then, he will stop in the pits so you both can switch seats. Now you take the wheel, and drive 10 laps with the instructor in the passenger seat!!

Let's Roll Racing Course

Price: $650.00

The Let’s Roll course offers our popular Ride & Drive course, plus so much more. Students are taught the basics and then get to ride in a Nextel Cup Race Car with an instructor at high speed. Once the basics are mastered, students then drive with an instructor at their side, and eventually graduate to driving a Nextel Cup Race Car by themselves - with other students driving on the track at the same time. Passing is allowed. Let the adrenaline rush begin!

20 laps Atlanta & Lowe's: $650.00
25 laps Richmond, Rockingham, & Darlington: $650
30 laps Bristol: $650

Basic One Day

Prices Starting At: $950.00

Your program starts with a 45 minute classroom session during which you'll learn the importance of understanding the flags, the safety features in the cars and driving the proper "line" on the race track in addition to the effects a driver can have on the car. Then, you will be driven around the track to learn the racing "line" in a passenger van driven by your instructor. The track reference points for throttle control and the location of the apex in the turns will be some of the features explained at that time.

Next, you'll become familiar with the race car, how to strap in and the operation of the safety equipment, gauges and powertrain. After discussing safety, communications, passing techniques, and pit road conduct, you will suit-up and strap in with an instructor driving, to show you that by driving the "line" properly, you can run quickly and safely.

You will then drive the Nextel Cup Stockcar with an instructor in the passenger seat observing you through the first few laps. Now it's time to put the training to work as you begin your driving sessions with 4-6 other students on the track at the same time. Students drive at their own pace and can pass each other. The number of driving laps on this 1 Day program will range from 33 laps to 53 laps depending on the size of the track where your program is being held.

35 laps Atlanta & Lowe's: $650.00
45 laps Richmond, Rockingham, & Darlington: $650
55 laps Bristol: $650

Refresher Two Day

Prices Starting At: $1,660.00

Graduates of the Basic Three Day Courses are welcome to return to sharpen their racing skills or to gain additional seat-time at an alternate speedway. One day and two day refresher courses are offered at reduced prices for graduates. Same number of laps as in a regular 1 day or 2 day program, but at a lesser price. Participants in the Refresher courses must have previously taken a Buck Baker Basic Three Day school program.

Advanced Two Day

Prices starting at $2,500.00

Graduates of the Basic Three Day Course can participate in the Advanced Nextel Cup Course. The Advanced Course offers a high level of one-on-one training structured to the needs of each individual driver. Their Nextel Cup instructors and Buddy Baker (when available) will work one-on-one with you to develop your true racing potential. You will run nose-to-tail, side-by-side practice maneuvers that will prepare you for actual competition situations. The Two Day Advanced NASCAR Nextel Cup Course is offered on the second and third day of the Basic School (Approx 80 laps). Second day laps will be completed on first day when enrollments are less than 15 students for day two.